Point Perpendicular in NSW, Australia has to be one of my favourite places. On this visit, we were lucky enough to see humpback whales return from their annual migration. It's one of the most stunning areas I've been fortunate enough to climb in. All routes are reached by rapel, so be sure you can get back up before you pull your rope!! Nic leads 'Grey Mist' (17) and I like this shot because it focuses more on the route than the climber and reveals something of the natural beauty and atmosphere of the place. Photographer: Aeon Jones

I got a bit off route here because i was suckered in by the magical attraction of the supercool arete. It was well worth it for a peak at the view around the corner. Climbing the whole of the arete would be a classic route too but isn't in the guide yet. I might have to return. Rex Hunt's Love Child (Grade 21/5.10d). Photo by rob.

One of the many moves i made on Rex Hunt's Love Child (Grade 21 / 5.10d). A sustained 35m arete & face climb with the surf crashing 150m below. Wussed out and placed the top rope because it was late and this was the easiest route to get back off this ledge (rap in to start). Photo by rob.

Rex Hunt's catch cry could be heard across Jervis Bay as i found the key finger pockets of the crux on Rex Hunt's Love Child (Grade 21/5.10d). Rex is an Aussie rules commentating legend (www.rexhunt.com.au), check him out. Photo by rob.

Scott Maloney on the exposed arete at Point Perp.
This was on previously, but I deleted it because I didn't like the way it scanned. I'm putting them all back though because some people thought they were okay. I'll update them when I can afford a better scanner.

...two things Point Perpendicular has in abundance. Here Lee (manacubus) is runout and cranking hard on the onsight of Proudly Penguin (21 or 5.10c). Protection is gained by jamming SLCD's in the pockets and breaks. Photo: Sam Coles, Sony Mavica FD-88.

Mark has to use every shallow pocket and dish on the hard Point Perpendicular arete of Mister Bean (24 or 5.11d). The route is described in the guide as being in a "humungous position", and with it situated 50m above the crashing ocean - they're dead right. Photo: Sam Coles, Sony Mavica FD-88.

What a fantastic place to climb! While seals and dolphins cruise below, Sammi edges up the final slab on her ascent of Hello Dolly, Bayside Upper, Point Perpendicular. Photo: Lee Skidmore, Sony Mavica FD-88.